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The lost coin collection of the Stuart monarchs
By Christopher Whittell (@ChrisWhittell) This post is related to my research for a recent conference paper on the influence of ancient coins on the portrayal of early modern British monarchs.[1] It also highlights the possibilities of catalogues of coins collections as useful sources for early modern historians including insights into a monarch’s thinking and influences.…
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Striking Gold in the Archive: Goldsmiths’ Hall
By Kirsty Wright (@BeingKirst) Perhaps ironically in a year when access to archives has been restricted, my research shifted direction to examine the materiality of early modern records and record-keeping. In the summer when I was able to return to The National Archives, I spent some time sifting through different boxes for relevant material and…
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